Fiber-Hydrogel Composite for Tissue Replacement

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20110288199A1
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12783393

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The present invention includes tailored fiber-reinforced hydrogel composites for implantation into a subject. The present invention also includes systems and methods for controlling the relative percent volume of the hydrogel and fibers, cross-linking, fiber orientation, weave and density, such that the material properties of the composite can be controlled and/or customized to match particular tissue types. The composites of the present invention are suitable for repairing or replacing musculoskeletal tissues and/or fibrocartilage, such as the meniscus, ligaments and tendons.

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DREXEL UNIVERSITY3141 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104

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Holloway, Julianne L Philadelphia, US 1 10
Lowman, Anthony M Wallingford, US 16 407
Maher, Suzanne A New York, US 9 93
Palmese, Giuseppe R Hainesport, US 25 70
Warren, Russell F Greenwich, US 14 2425
Wright, Timothy M New York, US 16 359

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